*Based on expanded CDC case definitions for Confirmed and Probable cases of COVID-19. **Includes all (resident & non-resident) COVID-19 tests performed in Lucas County (hospital & community testing) as reported by 4:00 pm M-F. This number does not include Lucas County residents tested in other jurisdictions.Case Counts will by updated daily by 4:00pm.Page updated 6/6/20 3:15 pm

Lucas County Community COVID-19 Survey

Designed to help health officials track suspected cases, estimate COVID-19 presence in our community, and follow-up with individuals expressing mild to moderate symptoms as time and resources permit.

Securely encrypted, safe, and HIPAA protected.

Your information will never be shared with any third party not working on the pandemic response.

Made possible through close collaboration between the University of Toledo and the Health Department.

YOU can help continue to Keep the Curve Flat by reporting your COVID symptoms as honestly and carefully as you can.

The zip code map identifies where each confirmed and **probable positive case lives.This does not mean cases were infected near their home or infectious around the area they live,but it is possible.The map highlights the importance of social distancing, staying home for all but essential needs, and minimizing exposure risk.

It is also important to understand that this map includes all confirmed and **probable cases to-date. Some of these cases may have already recovered, have had mild illness, or were hospitalized to recover from the virus.

Previous maps can be found in the accordion tabs below under “COVID-19 Newsletter, Data, and Maps“

**Probable cases are now included in the zip code map in addition to confirmed cases. These cases are determined based on the expanded CDC case definitions for Confirmed and Probable cases of COVID-19.

The Ohio Director of Health’s Revised Public Health Orders and business sector or entertainment based orders are effective through 11:59pm on 7/1/20 unless rescinded or modified. The K-12 School Order is effective through 11:59pm on 6/30/20 unless rescinded or modified.

*Spanish, Arabic, Chinese and other language access for Limited English Proficient (LEP) community members.

Lucas County Business Reporting Hotline:

419-213-4161 option 4

To report concerns, such as businesses not adhering to sector specific operating requirements/state guidelines (e.g., appropriate social distancing/ employees wearing face coverings), call the number above to leave a message.

Lucas County Community COVID-19 Call Line:

419-291-5355 (Multilingual)*

Nurses are available Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm to answer COVID-19 medical questions.

*Due to decreased call volume and the increase of availability of testing in Lucas County the Lucas County Community COVID-19 Call line’s will be discontinued on Friday 5/29 for the 419-251-4000 number and Friday 6/5 for the 419-291-5355 number.

Lucas County Community Testing

A collaboration between the Health Department, the Lucas County Commissioners, and Community and Corporate Partners has established COVID-19 testing sites for Lucas County residents. Available testing sites and a map of locations can be found below.

Testing is most appropriate for community members experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or with known exposure risk to a COVID-19 positive individual.

The main symptoms of COVID-19 infection include a fever, cough, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing. Other reported symptoms have included chills, muscle aches, headache, sore throat and new loss of taste or smell.

See the Limited English Proficient (LEP) tab for additional resources in other languages.

2020 School Graduation Information

The Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Health urge school districts to be thoughtful and careful in choosing and planning the best way to celebrate graduation and other milestones. Several options are available and can be successfully implemented all while keeping safe practices in mind.

Offered in both English & Spanish, ServSafe has developed 3 FREE on-demand training videos to assist operators in training their staff in appropriate COVID-19 precautions hygiene and sanitation practices.

OhioMeansJobs is still open to offer workers assistance by phone, email, or online.

Aid is still available to companies who need aid recruiting workers, managing potential reductions in workforce, and planned for the weeks ahead.

Employers: call 419-213-3300 or email tforeman@co.lucas.oh.us with a brief explanation of the needed assistance.

Individuals: may call OhioMeansJobs at 419-213-JOBS (5627) or go online by visiting www.OhioMeansJobs.com where they can search and apply for jobs, create a resume and explore the various services available.

Unemployment Benefits

Governor DeWine announced changes to Ohio Unemployment Benefits to clarify that individuals who are quarantined are considered unemployed(Executive Order 2020-03D)

You Can Help!

During this time of crisis, we all want to do our part to contribute to the community. donateTLC.org was created to be a central point of contact for all donations in Toledo-Lucas County, Ohio, and there are many ways you can give to those in need, or request a helping hand- individually or as an organization.

Medical Reserve Core Volunteers Needed!

Our Medical Reserve Corp is looking for volunteers!

You’ve worked hard in your career to master a variety of skills – in medicine, public health, safety, logistics, communications or a number of other areas.

Volunteering with the Medical Reserve Corps is a simple and effective way to use and improve those skills, while helping to keep your family, friends and neighbors safe and healthy.

Lucas County Resources

Contact the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio at 419-382-0624 or by email at adrn@areaofficeonaging.com, or visitwww.AreaOfficeOnAging.comfor information, if you know of someone who is in need of assistance, or for details about service availability.

United Way Coordinates Meals for Students Amid School Closures:Press Release

United Way 2-1-1 is taking meal pack reservations for students on behalf of Toledo Public Schools and their eight meal-site locations, as well as Connecting Kids to Meals 15 meal-site locations.

We are actively uploading information into our 2-1-1 database on other school districts across Lucas, Wood and Ottawa County who are offering meal programming

United Way will also be assembling weekend snack packs to be distributed on Fridays at various Connecting Kids to Meals locations, on top of the meals they’re receiving throughout the week.

Looking for Volunteers

United Way is currently looking for volunteers to assemble these bags, as well as help serve at one of their 15 meal-sites. If you are looking to offer assistance, visitFeed Toledo Kidsand select the time and date you are available.

See the Designate drop-down(Image)on our donate page to give directly to this cause.

For example, we are expecting to distribute 10,000-12,000 snack bags over the course of three weekends alone, which total $35,000-$42,000. Several community institutions have stepped-up to cover these costs, but, if school closures continue, we will need your help. Our other partners in basic needs, health, education and financial stability may have emerging requests the community, that this fund can assist with.

COVID-19 Information for Healthcare Professionals (HCPs)

The Clinician On-Call Center is a 24-hour hotline with trained CDC clinicians standing by to answer COVID-19 questions from healthcare personnel on a wide range of topics, such as diagnostic challenges, clinical management, and infection prevention and control.

Information on this tab can be found in the following order: State of Ohio information, Utility Company Information, and Lucas County Information with sub-categories for Hospital Visitation, Recreation, Community Services, Education, and Government Services. Unless stated below, all Lucas County offices will remain open.

Per Amended Stay at Home Order (4-2-20):“Swimming pools, whether public or private, shall be closed, unless it is a swimming pool for a single household. Campgrounds shall be closed, except that persons residing in recreational vehicles (“RVs”) at campgrounds who genuinely have no other viable place of residence may remain in the campground.” See order for more information. (Campgrounds) (Pools)

UTILITIES

The following utility companies have committed to temporarily suspending utility shutoffs during the coronavirus response.

Effective immediately and for the next 30 days, the disconnection of high speed data and residential telephone service is suspended for customers unable to pay their bill due to economic hardship related to COVID-19.

Water services to any Toledo residential and Lucas County customers will not be shut off at this time

Water service will be restored to all residential customers whose water was disconnected for non-payment.

For assistance call Engage Toledo at 419-936-2020 or email dpucustomerservice@toledo.oh.gov.

LUCAS COUNTY

Closings and updates are organized by Hospital Visitation, Recreation, Community Services, Education, and Government Services categories. Unless stated below, all Lucas County offices will remain open. For specific questions about event cancellations or service closures not listed below, please contact the business or event organizer directly.

HOSPITAL VISITATION

Effective 3/16/2020, the following hospital visitation policies are in effect:

Mercy

Visitors are asked not to visit Mercy facilities, including senior services and long-term care locations.

Mother/Baby & Pediatric Patients

Visitors are limited to a designated partner or primary caretaker/guardian (only 1 at a time).

Visitation Exceptions

Exceptions to visitor limitations will be considered based on end-of-life situations or when a visitor is essential for the patient’s emotional well-being and care.

Promedica

Visitors are prohibited except for:

End of life

Immediate Family to include: significant others, children, siblings, and others at the discretion of the healthcare team.

Pediatrics

Maximum of two visitors who will remain at the hospital the entire time

OB

One support person for COVID-19 confirmed case and two support people for non-COVID suspected patients

Patient Needs

Healthcare team may determine if a visitor is needed based on patient well being.

St. Lukes

Visitors are prohibited except for:

Obstetric patients:

Non-COVID-19 suspected case: one adult (18+) visitor.

COVID-19 confirmed case: one adult visitor (18+) who will remain the same for the entire hospitalization.

Emergency Department: one visitor (18+), which ends upon admission as an inpatient

Surgery or Procedure: One adult (18+) visitor

End of Life: Immediate family to include: significant others, children, siblings and others at the discretion of the healthcare team.

Patient Needs: Healthcare team may determine if a visitor is needed based on patient’s needs.

UTMC

Visitors are prohibited throughout the hospital.

The only exception is for immediate family of patients who are receiving end-of-life care.

RECREATION

All Barbershops, Bowling Alleys, Gyms, Hair Salons, Movie Theaters, Nail Salons, Tattoo parlors, Trampoline Parks, and Water Parks are closed by order of the Governor.

Art Supply Depot (Toledo & Bowling Green)

Postponed all classes and events through March 27, 2020. Stores will remain open.

Effective Monday, April 6, 2020, the Lucas County Courthouse will be open from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, until further notice.

All of the following are postponed pending further order of the Court(GENERAL ORDER)

All civil jury trials

Re-entry court proceedings

Petty Offense (CVB) proceedings

All post-foreclosure writ’s of possession, scheduled through May 17, 2020, shall be postponed until after May 17, 2020. Sheriff of Lucas County is ordered to delay or cancel any pending post-foreclosure evictions scheduled through May 17, 2020. (ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER).

Jurors

Jurors will not be summoned for civil trials at this time.

Jurors may be summoned for criminal defendant trials only when constitutionally necessary (speedy trial).

Any juror who exhibits illness symptoms, has childcare issues, or is in an “at risk category” including heart or lung disease and diabetes, are asked to call to reschedule.

Hearings and court counseling appointments currently scheduled are suspended. This includes case proceedings, mediation, pretrial, and motion hearings, and firm trials, until April 6, 2020 at the earliest.

Only new filings of new domestic violence civil protection order petitions are being accepted.

The Domestic Violence Center on the second floor is open.

If you have any questions, please contact the Court Administrator’s Office at 419-213-6860.

Effective 4/6/20, Lucas County Probate Court will be in operation from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, until further notice. The court currently has no walk-in capacity. Court staff is available at 419-213-4775 to assist with probate matters.

Marriage licenses are not being issued until further notice. If you have an emergency situation, such as a military deployment, please call 419-213-4361 to discuss the matter and make arrangements.

Couples who have received marriage licenses but are unable to conduct the ceremony within 60 days of the expiration period can receive a new license at no cost after the court resumes normal operations.

Oregon Municipal Court

New civil filings and garnishments are still occurring.

Civil filing that require fees should be submitted by mail to the court.

Filings that do not require fees can be submitted to the court by mail, by fax (419-698-7013), or by email at court@oregonmunicipalcourt.us

All local Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese translated materials can be found under the appropriate tabs above with their English counterparts.

The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, the City of Toledo, and Lucas County are committed to ensuring meaningful access to individuals who do not speak English as their primary language and who have limited ability to read, write, speak, or understand English.

LEP residents are encouraged to the call the 24/7 to have COVID-19medical questions answered by a nurse. The multilingual line is 419-291-5355.

According to the 2014 American Community Survey, the most recent year for Limited English Proficient (LEP) community member data, Lucas County has a population of 438,167 with 24,986 individuals who speak a language other than English and 7,105 individuals who are LEP.

The largest LEP populations within Lucas County speak:

Spanish 2,936

Chinese 1,060

Arabic 930

Lucas County is also home to significant numbers of LEP individuals who speak German, Guajarati, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Vietnamese, and various African languages. As a result, translation of documents will be prioritized for Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic and interpretation services will be available in additional languages by language access providers.

LOCATIONS

Toledo Lucas County Health Department | All Rights Reserved. The Health Department supports the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to fully participate in a program/event, please contact Human Resources at 419-213-2236.